I never knew it was ok just to wander in and have a look around these old churches. Thirty years ago I went looking for an old church in Burgh Apton in Norfolk because it showed up in one branch of my family history. https://travelfeed.com/@new.things/burgh-apton-norfolk-england I never tried to go inside as it looked all locked up, I just assumed the locals would be upset. I just find it so interesting at getting some sort of glimpse of how my ancestors used to live. It just seems so different to the way I grew up. I have since done more work on my other branches of my ancestry tree and found many other small rural locations around England where they lived. It was before the industrial age when most moved into bigger cities. I am not sure I will ever get to visit them all. Unfortunately this Church of St Mary the Virgin in Stanton Drew does not show up on my family history but it felt like it was worth a quick visit while we were in the area. Stanton Drew also has an Ancient stone circle in a nearby farmer paddock, I really wonder if this church is just a modern version of the stone circle.
Nestled in the heart of the Somerset countryside, the Church of St Mary the Virgin has stood as a silent witness to over 700 years of English history. The church was originally constructed in the 13th century, and although its structure has evolved over the centuries, it retains the quiet dignity and charm of its medieval roots.
Wow that looks like a lot of work for a down pipe. I have never seen anything like it. I think this sort of things helped ward off evil. It must have looked weird if water used to come out of its mouth if it rained hard.
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Saint Mary the Virgin. Stanton Drew, Somerset, England.
